ZIP 93405 (San Luis Obispo, CA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 93405: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in San Luis Obispo County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
15 of 920 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How San Luis Obispo County compares with California
San Luis Obispo County against California and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where San Luis Obispo County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.4 | 33.2 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.9% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.7% | 23.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.0% | 6.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.1% | 40.2% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 29.1% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
San Luis Obispo County sits below California on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 93405 at a glance: US-101 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 93405 since 2015.
Overview
San Luis Obispo County has recorded 920 truck crashes since 2015, with 371 people injured and 30 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.1% of truck crashes, against 40.2% across California.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.9% across California.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Morro Bay Blvd (1), SR-193 (1) and South Higuera St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (California: 1.6%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 93405 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in San Luis Obispo County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 3 |
| Morro Bay Blvd | 1 |
| SR-193 | 1 |
| South Higuera St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (San Luis Obispo County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 15 |
| SR-1 | 8 |
| SR-46E | 5 |
| Rt101/Wellsona Rd | 4 |
| SR-41 | 3 |
| Rt46/4220Ft W Lucy Brown Rd | 3 |
| Rt166/4M E Alamo Creek Rd | 3 |
| Creston Rd | 2 |
ZIP 93405 at a glance
| Population | 25,002 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,399 |
| Median home value | $945,875 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | — | — | 3.2 |
| 2000s | 56 | — | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 72 | +28% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 80 | +12% | 2.2 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 56 to 80. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 93405
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 93405?
Since 2015, 920 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in San Luis Obispo County (371 injured, 30 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 93405?
US-101 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 93405 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 93405?
Truck crashes in San Luis Obispo County peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 93405?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in San Luis Obispo County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 93405 compared with California?
The yearly rate is 28.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in San Luis Obispo County, vs 33.2 for California.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 93405?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.